Resistance Training - Part 2 - Health Plus Digest

More benefits of resistance training!

1. Resistance training will also reduce the symptoms of a number of illnesses, including arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, back pain and depression. In each of these conditions the added lean muscle mass will support the joints, build more bone, and provide a strong core to reduce back pain.

2. Resistance training will benefit those who are clinically depressed and stave off sadness. In several studies, researchers found that both aerobic and strength training had equal effects on the long-term outcome of people suffering from depression. (4)

3. Feeling and looking great is the benefit that motivates most people to incorporate a resistance program into their training regimen. The long term effects include lean muscle mass, strength, better balance and greater self-confidence.

Resistance training is a large piece of the puzzle that will help you maintain your youthful appearance, grace in motion and strength for the years ahead. You don’t have to train for Mr. Universe to add exercises against resistance to your weekly routines.

References:

(1) University of New Mexico: Yes! you do Burn Fat During resistance Exercise

http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20folder/burnfatUNM.html

(2) Wolters Kluwer Health: Weight Training Has Unique Heart Benefits

http://www.wolterskluwerhealth.com/News/Pages/WeightTrainingHasUniqueHeartBenefits,StudySuggests.aspx

(3) BuiltLean: How Many Calories Does 1lb of Muscle Burn

http://www.builtlean.com/2013/04/16/muscle-burn-calories/

(4) Harvard Publication: Working off Depression

http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/Working-off-depression.htm

Resources:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Why Strength Training

http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/why/